This page is designed to recommend practices for multi-device registration with SFU MFA.
Multi-device registration refers to registering more than one device for MFA with your SFU account, and all the devices registered will display the same six-digit MFA code, or TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password).
For optimal security, we recommend only registering one device with MFA per SFU computing account. We encourage all users to use the MFA emergency codes as their backup resource.
To view your MFA emergency codes or generate new codes, sign into the SFU MFA Management App to retrieve your emergency codes before you come across a scenario where you may need them.
Your account will be exposed to higher security risks than the accounts that are registered with just one device.
Multi-device registration for MFA with your SFU account means that the same six-digit MFA code, or TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) is shown across multiple devices. The more devices registered to your account, the more chances there are for one of those devices getting compromised (e.g. theft).
Individuals who are in a position that require multi-device registration can add additional devices on the SFU MFA Management App.
Some examples where you may require multiple devices could be:
For instructions to add additional devices, see Add or Remove MFA Devices and Apps.
Individuals who are in a position where one MFA device is sufficient for your work are recommended to not add additional MFA devices.
Some examples where you should not use multiple devices for MFA could be:
We encourage all users to use the MFA emergency codes as their backup resource.